BUSINESSJun 6 · 02:30 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLECascade PBS Staff

Why hiring surged in May despite strain from the Iran war

The U.S. jobs report showed 172,000 jobs added in May, marking the third consecutive month of job gains. The labor market remains strong despite concerns over the Iran war, rising prices, and artificial intelligence. Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, provided analysis on the report.

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